By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is national, but regional equality in the availability of life-saving services is emphasized. Specifically mentioned are Saaremaa, Southern Estonia, and Manilaiu Island, in connection with helicopter bases and the necessity for evacuation. The need to support local producers is also highlighted.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is predominantly international (the war in Ukraine, UN decisions, American analysts) and national (Estonian internal security and demographic composition). Attention has also been given to the issue of GRU agents planted by Russia. Local or regional issues within Estonia are not addressed.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is primarily international and national, centering on the movement between Estonia and Ukraine, alongside broader geopolitical and historical examples (the USA, Russia, Afghanistan). Emphasis is placed on the lack of control over Estonia's southern border.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on international (EU) and national (Riigikogu) legislative processes. Specifically, the burden placed upon the Estonian Food Association is highlighted, indicating concern for domestic production sectors.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is strongly regional, highlighting the concerns of residents in rural areas and local centers who must commute tens of kilometers to work or school. Separately, the issues faced by the people of Läänemaa are emphasized, and there is a demand for the swift completion of the Haapsalu–Tallinn railway.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is clearly national, centering on national academic disciplines, the University of Tartu as the national university, the taxation of Estonian businesses, and the streamlining of the legal system. The departure of men to work in Finland is mentioned, but this serves as an example of a national economic problem rather than being a regional focus.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on national and international topics, particularly the Estonian government's inaction in enforcing sanctions against Russia. There is an indirect mention of conducting business with Russia via Kazakhstan or any other third country. Specific local or regional projects within Estonia are not addressed.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus, emphasizing the vital role of the tourism sector in sustaining regional policy. Specifically, Saaremaa (the Georg Ots Spa, the Opera Days) and Pärnu are mentioned, the latter being described as a collapsed provincial town that has lost its industry. It is stressed that the disappearance of tourism directly impacts local life.